Fire Services

A first responder was driving with her daughter when they were hit by a van that ran a stop sign. A car seat check, just two weeks before the crash, likely saved 10-month-old Brooke's life. Find out more about why it's so important for everybody, even first responders, to have a certified technician ensure their child's car seat is properly installed.

After a volcanic eruption in Guatemala, firefighters gave time, energy, and money out of their own pockets to keep response efforts going. AMU faculty members interviewed some of those firefighters about the country's reliance on volunteers for disaster response, despite the lack of government support and resources.

Long-term PTSD can be career-ending for first responders. But unlike those with physical injuries, responders who seek disability pensions and workers' compensation based solely on psychological injuries face an uphill battle.

Cyberattacks have the potential to cripple public safety departments and jeopardize first responders' ability to protect lives and property. Download this free digital magazine created to help public safety leaders navigate unavoidable issues related to cybersecurity.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based psychotherapy, helps patients overcome trauma by using visual stimulation to activate the brain’s innate healing tendency. Find out more about the science behind the treatment and what is involved.

When southwest Georgia was devastated by Hurricane Michael, local responders were overwhelmed so the Georgia Incident Management Response Team stepped in to help out. Learn about one firefighter's experience during the response and why she encourages all first responders to volunteer.

It's normal to have concerns about starting antidepressants and other medications, like if they are necessary and have potential side effects. Here are answers to many of the most common questions first responders have about taking medications.

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